Introduction

Dr Rory Ridley-Duff is Emeritus Professor of Co-operative Social Entrepreneurship at Sheffield Hallam University. He retired on 31st December 2022 after 33 years working in, developing, supporting and researching co-operative and mutual approaches to social economy.

In retirement, he devotes his energy to writing music and playing golf - two passions he developed as a  teenager. He has released 8 albums of original music - 4 with the progressive rock band Protos, and 4 more as a solo artist.  His latest album was released on 19th January 2026.